Pleasant Valley man arrested for domestic violence and protective order violation
Criminal Defense
A man was arrested for alleged burglary and violation of a protective order, among other charges, in Pleasant Valley, New York. Violating an order of protection in the state can lead to further legal trouble and penalties for anyone facing domestic violence allegations. New York State Police said Russell J. Hines, 45, unlawfully entered…
Criminal records wiped clean as New York legalizes recreational marijuana
Criminal Defense
Recreational marijuana has remained illegal in New York up until recently. Anyone found possessing even a small amount of the drug was at risk of facing fines and jail time. However, the passage of a new bill that loosens New York’s marijuana laws signals some significant changes. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and…
Man faces kidnapping and other charges in alleged sexual assault of New York woman
Criminal Defense
A 44-year-old man was arrested for the aggravated sexual assault of a New York woman. The alleged incident occurred while she was sleeping in a parked vehicle. Along with two counts of aggravated sexual assault, Juan Gonzalez-Fuentes was charged with kidnapping, burglary, carjacking and aggravated sexual criminal contact. The 26-year-old woman was sleeping in a…
NYC mail carrier allegedly used stolen credit card to pay for plastic surgery
Criminal Defense
Credit card fraud is a serious offense that is classified as a felony in New York. Being convicted can mean a lengthy prison sentence. A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier was accused of stealing a credit card on her postal route and using it to pay for an $8,000 surgery. Shakera Small, 31, was arraigned…